By Pam Albo Winter Gardening January and early February are the coldest months of the year in the Phoenix area, so be prepared to cover...

By Pam Albo Size: Red yucca is an attractive grass-like succulent that is drought-tolerant and low maintenance. Featuring long and...

Gardening during the summer months in Phoenix is challenging. Hold off planting anything until mid-September. Most plants struggle to...

By Pam Albo Also called Elephant Bush (portulacaria afra), this shrubby evergreen succulent is native to southern Africa where it is a...

In May • Summer in Phoenix begins in May. • Feed roses and blooming plants. Remember to remove dead blossoms after each bloom. • Feed...

RED BIRD OF PARADISE (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) By Pam Albo This sub-tropical shrub is used extensively in the Phoenix area for its...

By: Pam Albo The Foothills Food Bank is expanding to a new 15,500 square foot facility located at Carefree Hwy. and 41st Street in Cave...

By Pam Albo Glorious Spring is right around the corner. FEBRUARY GARDENING TIPS: • Vegetable transplants can be put out now, such as:...

By Pam Albo Commonly known as the Desert Rose, Adeniums are eye-catching succulents native to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula and are of...

By Pam Albo The Great Horned Owl is a majestic bird of prey and is a prominent resident of Arizona including the city of Phoenix....

By Pam Albo In the Valley of the Sun, fall flowers can be a magnificent addition to your garden! With the scorching summer heat...

THE RESILIENT GAMBEL QUAIL By Pam Albo Introduction Arizona, a state known for its diverse landscapes, is home to an array of unique...